Melania Trump-Backed 'Take It Down Act' Passes, Targeting Revenge Porn and AI Deepfakes

Congress has passed the Take It Down Act, bipartisan legislation targeting the distribution of non-consensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes, according to the Associated Press. The bill was introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar and supported by First Lady Melania Trump. It mandates that platforms remove flagged images within 48 hours and take steps to prevent reposts. Supporters call the law a major step in protecting victims, while critics warn it may chill free expression and lead to over-censorship. The Electronic Frontier Foundation and other civil liberties groups say the bill’s vague takedown rules could compel platforms to remove lawful content and monitor encrypted speech. President Donald Trump is expected to sign it into law.